New 2015 Prius v Two Owner with questions

I'd be thinking about a new traction battery.... Head gasket problem and the brakes going out....

 

2015 with 88k, you should be ok. See first two links in my signature; best to get on that by 100k at the latest.

 

Cute kid! I went from a 2009 XB to my 2015 Prius II. Miss the XB's leg and head room!! If you can give us a general idea of where you live, we can also suggest some places that can do repairs at a reasonable price.

 

Welcome! For sure clean the EGR system....MANDITORY. To save the engine, Clean the hybrid cooling fan as well. Follow and watch Nutz about Bolts videos on EGR Cleaning removal on yooo tube. Educate yourself and enjoy your new car.

 

Good video, but there's a lot of unnecessary coolant spillage. See first link in my signature in particular, for a couple of strategies that completely avoid this.

 

It'll be much simpler, cheaper and effective, to find the time. It's too bad that's the case, but that's how it is, right now at least.

Dealership service departments will likely start with push-back, saying it's not necessary, unless you're experiencing cold-start shakes or the code for EGR clogging. If you do talk them into it, it'll be parts replacement only, and the parts alone are at least a grand USD, before they start piling on the labour hours.

Independent mechanics will very likely be clueless, do a lackluster job, and charge a lot.

It's finicky time-consuming work, the penance of third gen ownership.

 

That is a great word choice! Agreed.

 

$1300 here...$1500 there......$2500 for this........... end up not saving any mpg $$$

 

Enjoy your ride. I bought a Prius C 4 months ago, with more than twice the miles on yours and have had no problems with it since that time.
Some of the replies here are a little harsh, but try to consider that they are trying to protect you from issues with that model, as well as the rest of the 2010 to 2015 "new models".
Staying ahead of the "known issues" with the model you just bought should prevent them from becoming much larger issues. If it was me at the miles on your car, I would make sure the EGR system is cleaned PROPERLY.
I would use the recommended oil viscosity and watch the consumption, IF THERE IS ANY. If not you are golden as far as engine issues.
The EGR problem can cascade into head gasket problems and head bolt problems, BOTH OF WHICH YOU ARE NOT EVEN CLOSE TO THE MILEAGE WHEN THEY BECOME COMMON.
Mitigating the design weaknesses can save you a small fortune and give you a very long service life from your new purchase, LONG PAST THE TIME WHEN THE YOUNG FELLOW IN THAT PICTURE ISDRIVING THAT CAR HIMSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also make sure the brake fluid has been flushed, which may require a trip to the dealership. Doo your due diligence and research the dealers that are close to you to see which of them ACTUALLY VALUE good working relationships with their customers. I would have the dealership OR A LOCALSHOP YOUTRUST IMPLICITLY do the EGR cleaning and the brake fluid flush.
I owned and operated an independent shop of the type you should find, assuming that is possible. If not then find the dealership that knows about these issues and is willing to help you preempt their appearance.
Mendel Leisk, is your go to source of information which is the KEY to the longevity of your newer vehicle. Follow his recommendations and you should be fine, the time to fix the issues he has listed in his posts is NOW, now later after the damage has cascaded into something very costly. The cost of mitigation is far lower than the cost of repairs after the damage has been done.
If there is a local shop that knows your model then they should be your go to choice.
If the brake fluid in your car is dark then get it done NOW, if it is as clean as new then it should be OK.
Introduce yourself to the local dealership. They should give you the service history of your vehicle.
Keep an eye on any oil consumption, you want it to be 0.
Give it a couple of bottles of Chevron Techron ot keep the injectors clean and balanced.
If you have a good service history AS MINE DID, then all the warnings you have read here are NOT critical at this time with those low miles.

My other car is an ECHO manual trans and steering, the ultimate in simplicity, with 200k miles, bought at 147 for $1600.
I kept it as a spare.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

None switched. Edited pics attached.

 

Then why did you purchase a prius?